Assistant Professor - Global Cultures & Languages

Universities of Wisconsin • La Crosse, WI

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About The Position

The Department of Global Cultures & Languages at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse is hiring a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin August 23, 2027. The department seeks candidates with expertise in teaching and researching Spanish language and culture and Spanish for professional applications. The position is under the general supervision of the department chair and is part of the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, whose faculty follow a teacher-scholar model and are committed to student success.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and, where applicable, graduate courses; advise students; prepare for and hold classes; keep current in the content area; evaluate student work; assess student outcomes; provide regular and substantive feedback; maintain appropriate records; and hold office hours. The candidate is also expected to sustain an active program of scholarship appropriate to the discipline and provide service to the department, college, university, community, and/or professional organizations. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean.

Applications are reviewed beginning December 15, 2026, with priority consideration for applications received by that date. Review continues until the position is filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Hispanic Studies, Spanish Linguistics, a Cultural Studies discipline, or a related field; the degree must be earned by the end of the first academic year.
• Native or idiomatic proficiency in Spanish.
• Evidence of the ability to be an effective instructor.
• Evidence of clear and effective communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing and teaching lower-level recruitment courses.
• Experience developing and teaching Spanish for Professional Purposes through interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience developing community-engaged or experiential learning.
• Experience teaching intercultural competence and general education courses in English.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, as applicable.
• Advise students.
• Prepare for and hold classes, maintain currency in the relevant content area, evaluate student work, assess student outcomes, provide regular and substantive feedback, maintain appropriate records, and hold office hours.
• Maintain an active, ongoing program of scholarship appropriate to the discipline.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, community, and/or professional organizations.
• Perform other duties assigned by the chair or dean.

Benefits

• Flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid sick days.
• Retirement system with vesting after five years of employment.
• Benefits are described as adding 40% or more to the overall financial package; eligibility and benefits are prorated based on appointment percentage.
• Paid vacation is offered for 12-month positions; this position is described as a 9-month appointment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree